# Apple-Only Premium Apps MacPaw Released 'Setapp' Exclusively on iOS Devices for $9.99/Month By Colin Smith | Published 2024-03-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setapp References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/29/24086792/setapp-subscription-only-ios-app-store) & [setapp](https://setapp.com/)  The new 'Setapp iOS'app from [MacPaw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanmyphone) is a [subscription-based platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subx-subscription-manager) that offers a curated collection of premium iOS apps for one monthly fee. Users can access a variety of productivity, creativity, lifestyle, utility, and professional tools, without ads or in-app purchases. Setapp iOS also syncs with Setapp for [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-creator-studio), allowing users to enjoy the same apps across devices. Setapp iOS is currently in beta testing and will be available in the EU in April 2024. Users can join the waitlist to get early access to the platform. The pricing for Setapp iOS is not yet announced, but it is expected to be similar to Setapp for Mac, which costs $9.99 per month. Setapp iOS aims to create a more user-centric and innovative app ecosystem, by offering quality apps and supporting developers. Image Credit: MacPaw ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Curated Premium Selection:** Setapp iOS offers a curated collection of premium iOS apps for a monthly fee. - **Cross-device Syncing:** Setapp iOS syncs with Setapp for Mac, enabling seamless app usage across different devices. - **User-centric Innovation:** Setapp iOS aims to revolutionize the app ecosystem by prioritizing quality apps and developer support. ### Where This Applies - **Software-as-a-service (saas):** The SaaS industry can explore subscription-based models for offering curated premium app collections. - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app developers can consider implementing cross-device syncing features for enhanced user experience. - **App Distribution Platforms:** App distribution platforms can focus on creating more user-centric ecosystems to support quality apps and developers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Creator Subscription Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-creator-studio.md) - [Small Business Technology Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-business-essentials.md) - [Preschool Gaming Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piknik-app.md) - [Creator Software Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-studio-1.md) - [Membership-Based Beauty Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/membershipbased-beauty-app.md) - [Cost-Cutting Subscription Tracker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subscription-tracker.md) - [Retro Game-Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antstream-arcade.md) - [Decluttering iPhone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanmyphone.md) - [Storage-Saving iPhone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macpaw.md)